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    Canada eTA Requirements 2026

    Check the passport, eligibility, email and application requirements before using the official Government of Canada eTA form.

    What you should have ready

    The correct passport

    Use the passport that meets the current eTA rules for your citizenship and travel circumstances. An approved eTA is electronically linked to the passport used in the application.

    A valid email address

    The Government of Canada uses email to send information about the application, including approval or instructions if more information is required.

    Payment for the official fee

    The official Government of Canada eTA fee is CAN$7. The official application accepts specified credit and debit payment methods.

    Accurate personal and passport details

    Names, passport number, nationality, dates and other biographical answers should be entered carefully. A wrong passport number can cause travel problems and may require a new application.

    Four checks before starting the official form

    Eligibility

    Confirm whether you need an eTA, visitor visa or another document for your passport and travel method.

    Email access

    Use an email address you can access because government updates and requests are sent electronically.

    CAN$7 fee

    The official government application fee is currently CAN$7 and is paid through the official process.

    Passport match

    Double-check the passport number and biographical details before submission.

    eTA eligibility is part of the requirements

    A valid passport alone does not prove that an eTA is the right document. Citizenship, passport type, Canadian or U.S. status, travel method and special rules can change the answer. Canada also has a conditional eTA route for citizens of select visa-required countries.

    Canada eTA requirements FAQ

    What do I need to apply for a Canada eTA?

    The official process requires the appropriate valid passport, a valid email address, the requested personal and travel information, and a supported payment method for the CAN$7 government fee.

    Can the official Canada eTA form be saved and finished later?

    The Government of Canada states that the online eTA form cannot be saved, so applicants should have their information ready before starting.

    Do I need to print an approved eTA?

    No special eTA document normally needs to be printed. The authorization is electronically linked to the passport used to apply, and the same passport should be presented for the flight.

    Does an eTA guarantee entry to Canada?

    No. An eTA allows an eligible traveller to travel to Canada by air or transit through a Canadian airport, but admissibility and entry decisions remain with Canadian authorities.

    Does EstaEta submit the application?

    EstaEta provides paid private Canada eTA application assistance. Where representation or submission by a regulated professional is included, it proceeds only after the client has been properly retained or authorized and where legally permitted. The official Government of Canada application remains available directly as an alternative.

    Verify the current requirements before applying

    EstaEta is an independent, private, non-government Canada eTA application-assistance service. Government requirements can change, so Canada.ca remains the controlling source.